Welcome to Algebra 2/Trig

Mr. McDonaldMrs. Bonasera

Algebra 2 / Trigonometryis a year-long course that ends with the

Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents in June.

CURRICULUM TOPICS:

  • Algebraic Equations – linear, quadratic, radical, and absolute value equations
  • Complex Numbers
  • Systems: Equations and Inequalities
  • Relations and Functions
  • Transformations
  • Exponential Functionsand logarithmic functions
  • Trigonometry – functions, graphs, equations, identities, and applications
  • Probability,Statistics and Regressions, Series and Sequences

SUPPLIES:Bring them EVERY Day:

  1. 3 Ring binder
  2. Loose-leaf paper for binder
  3. Pencil Case for calculator with 3 holes for binder
  4. Graphing Calculator
  5. Penciland/or Pen (pencil preferred)

ATTENDANCE:Be to class on time with everything you need.

  • It is the responsibility of the student to make up all missed work, and to SHOW US THE WORK WHEN COMPLETED.
  • If you are absent, you must copy someone’s notes – but Do NOT copy notes during class time.
  • Homework missed due to absence must be made up within 2 school days or no credit will be given.
  • Tests and quizzes will be taken on the day the student returns to school unless the absence has been for more than 2 days.

GRADING POLICY:

  • Tests and quizzes – 90%
  • Class work, class participation, homework, other – 10%

HOMEWORK:Homework will be assigned on a DAILY basis.

  • Each night’s homework assignment should be copied into your planner.
  • Sometimes homework will be checked, sometimes it will not be checked, and sometimes it will be collected and graded.
  • You will NOT be allowed to leave class to get your homework. It will be marked as not completed.

TESTS & QUIZZES:

  • If you are absent the day of a quiz or test, it is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed and make it up
  • All makeup’s are to occur out side of class time – you must see us to arrange a time
  • If you do not take all quizzes & tests in a quarter, 1 point will be deducted from your quarter grade for each missed quiz or test.
  • Expect a quiz almost every day, they will not always be announced. If you expect a quiz every day, you will stay on top of your work and not fall behind!
  • All tests and large quizzes will be announced a week or so prior.

CLASS PARTICIPATION:

Every student is expected to be actively involved in every lesson, whether it is by asking questions, volunteering answers, or working actively with group members.

  • Each student’s interaction with others will be considered part of class participation.

PHONES:

  • Phones that are visible, ringing, or vibrating will be confiscated. No exceptions.

MAKE-UPS

It is worth noting that all assignments should be made up as to learn from your mistakes, even though credit may not be awarded;

Math is learned and perfected by discovering your own mistakes and misunderstandings and working to fix them.

  • Homework – there are no “make-ups” it is either done on time or you receive no credit.
  • Tests & Quizzes – you are encouraged to make corrections on tests and quizzes to learn from your mistakes. If you show us the corrections within a reasonable amount of time (a few days) your effort will be noted.

EXTRA HELP:

  • Math Lab….every day in the library during lunch…just show up!
  • Mrs. Bonasera…Tuesdays 7:00 a.m. in room 126.
  • Mr. McDonald… Wednesdays 7:00 a.m. in room 162.

Let’s have a great year!